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Flags
The histories, meanings, and descriptions of the flags of the Countries of the World and the etiquette of using them.
6,955 Questions
How tall is the American eagle at Six Flags?
American Eagle at Six Flags Great America is 127 feet tall! It's first drop is actually 147 feet as it goes below ground level! It opened as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world when it opened! It is currently the tallest, fastest, and longest wooden racing roller coaster in the world!
The flag of Serbia.
Was the Cuban flag made before the Puerto Rican flag?
Yes. It was created in 1849 by Narciso Lopez whereas the Puerto Rican flag was modeled after the Cuban flag and adopted in 1892 by the Puerto Rican Revolutionary Committee. The Puerto Rican flag was first flown in 1897.
What song is played while lowering the US flag?
The bugle call that accompanies the daily lowering of the flag on a US military base is called 'Retreat'.
Why is the family given empty shells from 21 gun salute along with the flag?
The shell casings represent duty, honour, and country. They can either be displayed loose, or tucked into the folds of the flag (which in principle makes them non-retrievable, as a folded flag presented to Primary Next-Of-Kin should never be unfolded).
Supposedly, the squad leader picks up three casings from off of the ground, but we've never done it that way whenever I did funeral details - rather than picking up the spent blank rounds, the funeral detail would leave with a number of spent casings from live rounds, which would be polished with Brasso prior to presentation.
I am wondering the same thing. I have the same exact jar and can't find any info on it!
Is the flag of England the same as the british flag?
Absolutely not. The flag of England shows the Cross of St. George, a red cross on a white field, most often seen waved by English soccer fans in international competition. The British flag is the Union flag, which replaces most of the field of white with blue (to symbolize the inclusion of Scotland) and adds an extra red x.
What flag is black with white cross?
The "International Committee of the Red Cross"
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How many stripes does a captain have?
Stripes are reserved for enlisted. Every branch is different, but here's Marines: usually captain is 2 bars or similar. Lt is 1 silver bar, 1stlt (lowest officer)is 1 gold bar, major is a gold cluster, LtCol is a silver cluster, Colonel an Eagle, Then 4 different general, Brigadier (1 star) Major Gen (2). Lt Gen (3) & Gen (4)
If you see a displayed diver down flag while boating how far away must you stay from the flag?
Boaters must reasonably make all efforts to stay approximately 300 feet away from dive flags. This is the minimum amount legally required.
What do they do with the flag that has been flown over the White House?
They take the flag down and sell it in the white house gift shop !
What song is played during the lowering of the American flag?
it is TAPS
If this question pertains to a military base during the lowering of the colors(flag), then this awnser is wrong.
Retreat is played for the lowering of the colors and TAPS is played around 2200 HOURS(Lights Out)
What does the message at the bottom of the POW MIA flag mean?
It means that the dead will not be forgotten.
Should burning a flag be a crime?
This is an opinionated question. I shant answer it. I simply shant.
How long should flag be flown at half staff when president dies?
It should be held at half-staff for a week.
Which side do folks wear their flags?
All gangs under the Folk Nation, such as Gangster Disciples, Insane Gangster Satan Disciples, Maniac Latin Disciples, & many others wear their flags to the right side of their front pocket.
SIDE NOTES:
Folk Nation gangs wear to the right.
People Nation gangs wear to the left.
Crips are NOT in Folk Nation, they're in Crip Alliance & wear to the left.
Bloods are NOT in People Nation, they're in Blood Alliance & wear to the right.
What are the rules for hanging American flags vertically in a room?
The blue field must be in the upper left-hand corner when viewed, and must not touch the floor
